sister-hood is an award-winning digital magazine spotlighting the diverse voices of women of Muslim heritage.
I’ve talked about CII’s Women’s Protection Bill proposal with a lawyer, my mother, my aunt, and my friends. My friend wants to start a CII-themed cooking show, where ‘we’ll all wear burkas and lightly beat things, like eggs and batter.’…
Gender based abuse in South Asian communities The murder of Qandeel Baloch does not come as a shock to those of us who have long lived with the rampant, violent misogyny that forms a core part of the culture within…
I sometimes wonder what life would be like if I was born into a single culture. It’s hard to imagine since it’s not the case, but the only answer that pops up in my mind is: boring. Would it be…
I woke up this morning to the news that four hospitals and a blood bank had been hit in Aleppo, Syria. I woke up yesterday to the news of a massive explosion in Kabul. I woke up the day before……
By now most Muslims living in North America who have followed the Olympics even tangentially know about Ibtihaj Muhammad, the first American Muslim woman ever to compete in the Olympics in a hijab. The American Muslim community has been celebrating…
For the past thirty-five years, Afghan refugees have migrated to Pakistan, escaping the fire of war, instability and terrorism, which has erupted in their own country. Living as refugees for decades, Afghans have developed strong bonds with their Pakistani neighbours….
16,000 ethnic Norwegian women are exposed to violence every year. According to Whocares, only one out of ten assaults are reported. In addition, domestic violence is prevalent in most of the immigrant communities in Norway. The Pakistani community is one…
It first started when I was seven. In a vain attempt at telling me what the world’s really like, my dad warned me: Don’t bother with dreams. You’re a girl. And on top of that, you’re Pakistani. We live in…
It is a hopeful time for Sri Lanka as a country that is seeking justice, fairness and progress for all. It is encouraging to note that the constitutional reforms process has been broadly consultative and has engaged the public from…
To all the people cheering on Islam El Shehaby for refusing to shake hands with Or Sasson after their fight in Rio, I would like you to know that El Shehaby is someone who could very well refuse to shake…
What should we do with the world we inherit? How can we carry on the legacy of the past’s greatest triumphs and fix the disastrous consequences of its most terrible horrors? These are things I think about often, and especially…
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